Garnet Malaia and Amazonite Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

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2.55-2.57

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

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2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KAlSi₃O₈

Garnet Malaia and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia and Amazonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Garnet Malaia and Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Garnet Malaia and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet Malaia and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet Malaia and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet Malaia is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.